"nor the 'Rap York' comes, the (42) question whether the 'K.Y.' could take us and our goods as for as St. Johns or, if need be, Halifax must be left for de- cision until after the arrival of the vessel here. The 'Ingerlis' could take us alone as far as Egedesminde or Hol- stensborg, whence the 'Haus Egede' would take us on to Copenhagen. Rasmusen Peter & Koch came over after dinner. The gusty gale has driven hundreds or thousands of little auks (doveries) over into this bay this afternoon and evening. Too windy for our tent to-night. 5 August. Saturday. Overcast. Thick outside. S.E. gale severe (7-9) last night and continues this morning. Wind moderated for a time in afternoon and then shore for a few minutes then the stormy wind began again. Temp. 8a. 40°; 12m. 41°; 4p. 43°; 8 p. 41°